Understanding Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common condition characterized by unintentional urine leakage during physical activities that pressure the bladder, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising. SUI can significantly impact the quality of life, causing embarrassment and limiting daily activities.
What is Bulkamid?
Bulkamid is a minimally invasive treatment designed to provide long-lasting relief for women suffering from stress urinary incontinence. It involves injecting a soft, gel-like substance into the urethral wall. This substance, known as Bulkamid Hydrogel, acts as a bulking agent, helping to close the urethra and prevent urine leakage during physical activities.
How Does the Bulkamid Procedure Work?
The Bulkamid procedure is straightforward and typically performed in an outpatient setting. Here’s what patients can expect:
- Consultation: Your gastroenterologist will thoroughly evaluate whether Bulkamid is right for you, including discussing your medical history, symptoms, and previous treatments.
- Preparation: Local anesthesia is applied to ensure comfort on the day of the procedure, which typically takes place in an operating room and usually takes 10-15 minutes.
- Injection: The gastroenterologist will use a cystoscope to inject the Bulkamid Hydrogel into the urethral wall at multiple sites. This helps build up the urethral wall, improving its ability to close and prevent leakage.
- Recovery: Patients can typically go home the same day after the procedure. Most women can return to their normal activities within 24 hours.
Benefits of Bulkamid
The Bulkamid procedure offers several advantages:
- Minimally Invasive: Unlike more invasive surgical options, Bulkamid requires no incisions, leading to a quicker recovery.
- Effective: Clinical studies have shown that Bulkamid provides significant and lasting improvement in symptoms of stress urinary incontinence.
- Safe: The hydrogel used in Bulkamid is biocompatible and does not migrate, ensuring it stays in place and maintains its effectiveness over time.
- Quick Recovery: Most patients experience minimal discomfort and can resume their daily activities shortly after the procedure.
Tomy Perez, MD, Urologist at Boulder Medical Center
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Bulkamid at Boulder Medical Center
At Boulder Medical Center, our commitment to patient-centered care means prioritizing comfort, safety, and well-being. Our dedicated urology team is committed to providing the highest quality of care using the latest advancements in medical technology. We understand the impact that conditions like stress urinary incontinence can have on your life, and we are here to help you regain your confidence and quality of life.
About Dr. Tomy Perez, MD, Urologist
Dr. Tomy Perez brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in urologic care and offers our patients a comprehensive range of services. Among the advanced treatments he provides is the Bulkamid procedure, an innovative solution for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are struggling with stress urinary incontinence and are interested in learning more about the Bulkamid procedure, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Tomy Perez at Boulder Medical Center.
- Visit Dr. Perez’s full profile
- To schedule an appointment, please call (303) 440-3093.